The Southside Virginia Family YMCA will begin offering outdoor activities on Wednesday, May 20th as part of our new program, “Healthy Outside”, in line with the most recent set of guidelines given to fitness centers as part of the Governor’s “Move Virginia Forward” plan.

Next week we will share with our members a new schedule of outdoor classes and activities that will take place outdoors at the Southside Virginia Family YMCA. Our members will get to participate in some of their favorite classes, such as yoga, body pump, and Zumba, led by our experienced and dedicated group fitness instructors. We will continue to live-stream classes and activities on our Facebook page as well.

As previously announced, we will follow all safety protocols recommended by the CDC, and the Virginia Department of Health, as well as the best practices of the YMCA. Your health and safety is our top priority. Members and staff will have their temperature checked upon arrival, an online screening and waiver will need to be completed by members and staff before their first visit, and physical distancing will be implemented. A complete list of classes and information will be available on our website no later than Sunday, May 17th.

This announcement may come as a surprise to some, and we realize that this is different than what was previously announced. Our original plan of reopening has been modified to meet the most recent recommendations and guidelines from our state officials.

We have high hopes that we can adapt and do what is best for the health of our entire community, and look forward to building upon and expanding these classes and programs. Things may look a little different, but we are still dedicated to serving our members and community with holistic wellness programs that will help us reach our full potential.

We would like to once again say thank you to those that have chosen to stay with the Y during this time. Our mission is bigger than a building. We will continue to serve you in all the ways that we can, and we look forward to seeing you back at the Y real soon.